M.P.E.P. 2300- 2700 Mixed

Question 1

2400

Answer 1

Biotechnology

Question 2

Two Things

Answer 2

1. Deposit Requirement
2. Sequence of Patent Listings

Question 3

Deposit Requirement

Answer 3

If what you are claiming is such that words or drawings can’t adequately describe it, you are obligated to deposit at either the PTO or International Depository Authority (IDA).

Question 4

2500

Answer 4

Maintenance Fees

Question 5

When are Maintenance Fees required to be paid?

Answer 5

1. 3.5 -> you can pay at 3 years free OR 4 years with surcharge
2. 7.5 -> you can pay at 7 free OR 8 with surcharge
3. 11.5 -> you can pay at 11 free OR 12 with surcharge

After the issue date.

Question 6

What happens if you let a patent lapse for failure to pay maintenance fee?

Answer 6

It can be revived following the six-month grace period, provided the failure was unintentional.

Must be a honest mistake.

Question 7

Key points

Answer 7

The 24 month time limit for late payment, along with the possibility of intervening rights here, have been eliminated.

Question 8

2700

Answer 8

Patent Terms and Extensions.

Any adjustments are on your Notice of Allowance.

You can fight against this at time of receipt.

You have 180 days to submit a final challenge.